Not as Good as They Could Be - Associate PetSmart Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's hard to get fired, get to see different pets, can set your availability, though may not management may never really follow that

Cons

It's hard to get fired, not a lot of room for advancement, unstable schedule: one week there will be a lot of hours, the next very few, the employee discount isn't really that much, especially with such low hourly wages

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Pros

If you have experience they can pay very well considering the size of the company. Depending on which store you are in, they can be pretty good at fostering a good environment and culture.

Cons

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PetSmart Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad you found positive aspects of your store's culture. We also understand your concerns around technology and communication. If you'd like to talk more about your experience or get additional support, please reach out to our CareSmart team at 1-800-738-4693.
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